St Paul’s Woodford Bridge exists to worship God, lead people to Christ, build a loving Christian community, and serve a world in need.
Looking to host an event? See hiring St Paul’s church halls for times and contact details.
Study of the prophet Hosea, proclaiming God’s love for his people in spite of all they’ve done, continues at Vera’s (near the church) at . Phone Amanda on 07711 803 781 for the address.
Posted 30 November 2025
God of hope, be with us on our Advent journey: be with us in our gathering and in our travelling together, be with us in our worship and in our praying together, be with us on this Advent journey of hope, Amen (Jane Rosan)
God of hope, who brought love into this world,
be the love that dwells between us.
God of hope, that brought peace into this world,
be the peace that dwells between us.
God of hope, that brought joy into this world,
be the joy that dwells between us.
God of hope, the rock we stand upon,
be the centre, the focus of our lives always,
and particularly this Christmas time, Amen (Jane Rosan)
Pray for all preparing services, Sunday & Friday Club, music, prayers, readings, sermons; and as Christmas cards/invitations go to every home in the parish
Praying God’s blessing on all living in:
We would be delighted to pray for you or anyone in need. Pop it on the Church prayer board, or email Alexandra at vicar@stpaulswb.com or Mac at macleonard@virginmedia.com
Posted 30 November 2025
To find out more about our quizzes and Murder Mystery evenings, please contact Len Stevens.
Posted 10 March 2024
We welcome the Revd Alexandra Podd as Vicar of St Paul’s, Woodford Bridge.
Alexandra was licensed and instituted as Vicar by Bishop Guli on 12 September. She has also become Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands, and will spend half her time in each role.
Posted 13 September 2024. Updated 28 September
We are a Christian Parish Church in Essex in the Diocese of Chelmsford, and part of the Church of England. We are here to spread the ‘Good News’ about God and his Son Jesus Christ.
The Bible says “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but may have eternal life” (John 3:16). That means those who ‘follow’ Jesus Christ, who love his company, respect his teaching, trust his promises and are prepared to let this affect their lives.
We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Vulnerable Adults and Victims of Domestic Abuse.
Our Safeguarding Policy [PDF, 75 KB] was updated on 18 March 2025.
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer (SPO) Alan Clark can be contacted either on 07903 733 497 or via e-mail at safeguarding@stpaulswb.com.
To arrange a baptism or wedding, please ask at our weekly 10am Sunday Service.
For pastoral visits, funerals and other enquiries, please contact the Vicar or the Revd Ian Monks.
We are a friendly church and you will find a warm welcome at our services and church groups.
For children, we have a Children’s Sunday Club every Sunday at 10:00 in the hall. We also run Children’s Holiday Clubs.
We run a Coffee morning every Thursday from 10 to 12 noon. All are welcome.
We have an active Mothers’ Union meeting on the first Tuesday of each month and our Textile Group has created inspiring and colourful banners for the church and meets fortnightly.
“Just for Girls” meet fortnightly on a Tuesday morning from 10—12 noon for Worship, Meditation, Prayer and Fellowship. The group is open to women who are members of St Paul’s church. Please contact Pauline Bolding for further details.
Light up St Paul’s Spire!
Everyone is invited to participate in our Spirelight Dedication, to commemorate an Anniversary, Birthday or any other memorable date.
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For further information contact Churchwarden Paul Malam.
St Paul’s welcomes anyone who is disabled - our Church has disabled access facilities through the South
Door off the Main road, and a hearing loop for anyone using a hearing aid.